Fraser v. State

1. The defendant had given bond. “He was under no restraint .or constraint by the action of the court,” but was free to go and come at his will. While it is the right’ of the defendant to be present at all stages of his trial, this rule is established for his benefit; and if he voluntarily absents himself from the court-room while the jury is considering his case, he thus waives his right to be present should occasion arise therefor and a mistrial be declared. “Where a defendant who is out' on bail voluntarily absents himself, he can not complain if the trial proceeds or the verdict is…